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B.C. commits to earlier, enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced his government has committed to earlier and enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters, saying the province...
Report finds ‘no evidence’ Hawaii officials prepared for wildfire that killed 102 despite warnings
HONOLULU (AP) — Investigators reviewing the emergency response to last year's devastating wildfire on Maui said in a report released Friday they found “no...
Residents flee as California and Nevada wildfires get dangerously close and forecasters warn of record heat
Raging wildfires in California and Nevada have led to mandatory evacuations of thousands of homes, as forecasters warn of record heat in the West...
Wildfire destroys 20% of Brasilia forest, arson suspected
STORY: Firefighters near Brazil's capital city managed to reduce a massive wildfire on Wednesday (September 04) that blazed for two days and destroyed 20%...
Three NYC firefighters wounded after metal shop awnings fall and crush them during fire
Three FDNY firefighters were hospitalized over the weekend after a pair of large shop awning signs collapsed on top of them while they battled...